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The Magic Of The Dark
ISBN 9781998772216
The Magic Of The Dark is a children's book story of a girl named Jacki who on a camping trip overcomes her fear of the dark with help from a racoon friend. There is beauty and amazing animals that exist in the night and dark.
Read to discover the magical treasures Jacki finds, and to learn how the dark isn’t so scary after all.
This book teaches about cool nocturnal animal facts, wrapped in a fun story of curiosity, bravery, and overcoming fear!
Cheryl Fountain
Illustrated by Danielle Adams
Dragon March: A Piercing Through Darkness
ISBN 9781738830367
Book 5 of the Dragonshadowed series. The great dragon commands:
“North.”
Bound to his master, the elven warrior must obey.
Summoned by a missive, the great folk of the county begin a parallel, inevitable journey to the Duke’s court. There, a dragon of a different sort awaits. The callous daughter of His Grace, Duchess Fynballa Gelduras.
But first, the band of friends must survive a journey fraught with danger in a hostile land. New enemies in league with fearsome monsters bar their passage. Political intrigue and vile sorcery conspire to escalate conflicts into mighty battles. A Void creature threatens to devour the best of the travelers.
Just as victory nears, a new adversary emerges from the darkness. A foe wielding matchless power and beyond the harm of any weapon. Fail this test and perish. Together, the companions must pierce a shroud of enveloping darkness beneath the watch of the dragon clans—friend and foe.
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Carl A. Bathgate
Beyond The Edge: Mastering The Art Of Fearless Living
ISBN 97810695950-0-3
For years, I lived under the belief that my story wasn’t worth sharing. That my struggles with depression, anxiety, and loss were signs of weakness. That my years of self-doubt and self-sabotage meant I had nothing valuable to offer the world. I was wrong.
As a retired Royal Canadian Air Force veteran, a mother of four who has known the heartbreak of loss, and a woman who has spent a lifetime searching for her purpose, I now understand that our deepest wounds can become our greatest gifts—if we allow them.
This book is not a guide written by an expert. It’s the honest journey of someone who has been where you are, who has walked through the darkness of fear and found light on the other side. Through raw, honest storytelling, I invite you to walk with me as I face my fears, rise from failures, and learn to love myself, just as I am.
In this book I also offer practical tools to help you move towards your own healing, self-acceptance, and wholeness.
If you’ve ever felt lost, broken, or like your story didn’t matter, this book is for you. You are not alone. And you, too, have a gift to share. This book is for anyone ready to step beyond the edge of fear and finally live fearlessly, knowing they are enough.
Jenni Why
Tian'u: Realm Of The Fallen Series Book 1: The Divided Tree
ISBN 9781069551702
A king is missing. Spirits of the Fallen roam free. Ancient gods pull the strings of the desperate.
The world was once called a Heaven—a place of beauty, peace, and balance. Now, it's anything but. Dark forces rise, chaos reigns, and no soul is safe from divine manipulation.
Into this broken world falls a boy from beyond the stars, lost and searching for answers. Hes soon forced into an unlikely alliance with a rebellious royal elf and a rogue assassin, each carrying questions-and burdens—of their own.
Together, the unlikely trio face trials both mystical and mortal, stalked by a cryptic man demanding a favor and shadowed by a woman who always seems to appear when they need her most.
Will they make it back home with the answers they seek— or will the treacherous journey shatter more than just their will?
C.S. Whitson
Little Light Shine So Bright
ISBN 9781069706409
Sometimes the world feels big and loud. But inside every child is a quiet light—a spark that reminds them they are strong, loved, and enough just as they are.
This beautiful story encourages little ones to trust their inner glow and celebrate who they are. A perfect read-aloud for parents and caregivers who want to nurture confidence, resilience, and joy.
Luna Wren
Larry and Marshall's Newfoundland Adventures: Larry and Marshall
Go On A Boat Tour
ISBN 9781069697431
When Larry spots a boat setting off to tour the coast of Newfoundland, he can’t wait to jump aboard—but Marshall isn’t too sure.
Watch Marshall with the help of his best friend, Larry, develop the courage to face his fears, and see what wonders await when they open their minds and hearts to new adventures.
Who knows, Larry and Marshall might even make some unlikely friends along their journey.
Kayla Das and Sumit Das
I Love My Family
ISBN 9781777310530
A heartwarming story to share with your child, grandchild, and for early and developing readers. Colourful pictures, rhyming words, and repeating refrain: "I love my family", makes this book an excellent gift for baby showers, birthdays, and holidays.
"This tale of a young family and their happy life will delight younger readers as well as the adults reading it to them. The plot is a joyful discovery. This delightful book is highly recommended for children of all ages." –A. Sears
Cheryl Fountain
Illustrated by Lorraine Shulba
Children's
ISBN 9781777310554
A fun story solving the age-old mystery of what happens to all the missing socks on laundry day. Join seven-year-old Claire as she determines to find out. A great gift for birthdays, holidays, or just because.
Cheryl Fountain
Illustrated by Lorraine Shulba
Sock Soup 2: The Secret of the Cursed Cauldron
ISBN 9781998772179
Book 2 in the Sock Soup Series!
The adventure continues! Claire journeys into the Sock Monster’s world to help him solve a mystery of his own. Every time someone eats his soup they change colours!
What is happening to the soup? Will his friends be okay?
Cheryl Fountain
Illustrated by Mark Wolke
New Release February 2023
ISBN 9781777310578
Jeremy the Canada goose is going on his first flight south. On his way he struggles and worries if he can keep up with the flock. With help from a friend can Jeremy make it through the migration and learn to become a leader himself?
Cheryl Fountain
Illustrated by Lorraine Shulba
ISBN 9781998772117
A story of a young boy named Gryphon whose cat continuously tries to sleep on his head. Although his mom keeps removing the cat, nothing seems to stop the cat from finding a way back into Gryphon's room. Read this funny story and see how Gryphon figures out what the cat really wants.
Cheryl Fountain
Illustrated by Cat Matigina
Billy Bumble's Besties: An Amazing Alphabet Alliteration Adventure
ISBN 9781068820922
A Fun Filled Adventure Learning the Alphabet and Alliteration.
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Join Billy Bee on an adventure to visit his friends and see all the fun things they are doing. Learn the alphabet and what alliteration is in a fun and engaging way. The book includes bonus content with fun facts about some of Billy’s friends. More fun for you! Search and find items that start with the letter on the page.
Deanna Lukan
Illustrated by Sonia Kandera
Poetry, Plays, & Novellas
Poems from a Squeegee Kid
ISBN 9781777310547
A Conversation Starter! This collection by author Cheryl Fountain features forty-seven poems written by a young Cheryl living on the street, trying to make sense of life, love, and sometimes journeying into a fantasy land. While witnessing how people treat each other, the author came to a realization, that living on the street you are no longer seen as a person, you are treated as an object – a “squeegee kid."
Cheryl Fountain
iDead
And Other Short Stories
ISBN 9781778088131
“My ears are still ringing.” I sighed and took a deep swig of coffee. It was too hot and I slammed the cup down, scalding Java splashing around my hand.
“Ah! I can’t go on. I don’t want to know anything more about her bowel movements or, dear god, her sex life.”
From a co-worker whose endless dialogue is an analog blog in the workplace, to a completely human-less way to pass from life to death,
to a disturbing encounter with a baby on a sidewalk, this collection of short stories by Wyatt Tremblay are reflections on the joys, hopes, and sorrows of life.
Wyatt Tremblay
Hamlet
Port Royal's Lost Pirate Translation
ISBN 978177731058
To be, or nah t' be: that be the riddle! Set in Denmark, the tale depicts Prince Hamlet 'n his attempts t' exact revenge against his uncle Claudius, who has murdered his father, married his dear ol' mum, 'n commandeered his throne!
Somethin' be rotten in the state o' Denmark!
William Shakespeare
Translated by James Boylan aka Jimy B.
Beautifully Imperfect
ISBN 9781998772193
Inside all of us, there is light and shadow. We all struggle to know who we are. Discovering ourselves, learning to accept our deficits alongside our strengths, and coming to love our whole selves, is one hell of a journey. The poems within these pages reflect the thoughts, feeling and experiences of one such journey. From I Want To Live which addresses the feelings of haunted memories, inescapable pain, and struggle for self-worth to Birds In Spring which details a bond with nature, desire to escape, finding one's voice and faith in oneself, and hope for brighter days to come; every poem unveils the human healing experience. ​
T.A. Colquhoun
Non-Fiction and Self Discovery
Assertiveness
A Life Changing Communication Skill
ISBN 9781777310509
Own your power, and free yourself from fear with the skills in this book by Cheryl Fountain. Assertiveness helps you break free from negative thought and behavioural patterns, calms anxiety, increases confidence and self-esteem, and helps you develop more peaceful and respectful relationships.
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This book includes a new take on successful communication by adding mind-body and emotional wisdom to tested skills and techniques that will support you owning your power, freeing you from fear, and living life with more purpose.
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As a teacher of assertive training, Cheryl provides readers a knowledge base of skills with concrete examples to easily integrate assertiveness into their own lives.
A reviewer on Amazon states: "Definitely recommend for anybody looking for clarity, confidence, grounding techniques, and an overall inspiring story."
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Open up to a practical skill that can change your life by improving your personal and professional relationships, your overall wellbeing, and most importantly the relationship with yourself!
Cheryl Fountain
Whispers of the Soul
ISBN 9781738224401
In the enchanting pages within Whispers of the Soul, Anita Adams introduces "The Wisdom Way" inviting you to transcend the ordinary and embrace a more conscious existence. Dive into a profound understanding of your true self, guided by inner wisdom illuminating the path. From here, life takes on a new rhythm, flowing effortlessly as you align with purpose, passion, and joy.
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Through the delicate art of storytelling, Anita shares personal revelations unveiling the secrets and steps of connecting with inner wisdom. Let this book be your compass on the journey towards a life where every whisper of your soul leads you to profound self-discovery and lasting fulfillment.
Anita Adams
Truths & Contradictions: Life-Changing Experiences in Afghanistan
ISBN 9781069248503
Are you seeking clarity, purpose, and insight on navigating change in challenging environments?
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In Truths & Contradictions, internationally recognized leader and consultant Pamela Thompson takes you on a deeply personal journey through Afghanistan, where she worked alongside the Ministry of Public Health to help shape the nation’s first strategic plan. Amidst uncertainty and cultural complexity, she witnessed the resilience and courage of the Afghan people while navigating her own transformation.
Blending personal growth, cultural insight, and leadership wisdom, this book offers powerful strategies to lead through change, gain clarity in uncertain times, and challenge misconceptions about Afghanistan.​
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Whether you're a woman at a crossroads, a leader seeking inspiration, or someone curious about Afghanistan’s rich history, Truths & Contradictions will leave you inspired, informed, and empowered to embrace meaningful change.
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Pamela Thompson
A Path to Ignite the Light Within
ISBN 9781069203519
Discover the Power of Your Inner Light!
In this inspiring and transformative guide, Minal takes readers on a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual awakening. Drawing from her deep expertise as a Reiki teacher, Akashic reader, meditation facilitator, and sound and colour therapist, she offers practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you reconnect with your true essence.
Through personal stories and powerful insights, A Path to Ignite the Light Within illuminates how to overcome obstacles, nurture self-love, and unlock the radiant potential that resides within you.
This book is an invitation to those seeking clarity, peace, and empowerment. If you’re ready to awaken your inner light and step into your authentic self, this path is waiting for you.​
Minal Yaghi
Speculative and Science Fiction
ISBN 978-1778088148
When two aging super beings are transported into the bodies of younger versions of themselves from an alternate universe during what was to be the final epic battle, chaos ensues.
19 year old student Hunter Mackenzie, and 26 year old entrepreneur Thomas Stewart are forced to share their bodies with older, powerful versions of themselves. Will they be able to handle their newly developing super powers? Can they finally end the centuries long conflict before destroying our world? What will their girlfriends think?
Wyatt Tremblay
The Key To Enniskillen
ISBN 9781778088155
When Aidan Ames inherits a house from his grandfather, he discovers that the closet on the third floor is a doorway to a system of wormholes that connect to dozens of locations around the world. He also learns that he is the sole owner of The Enniskillen Group, a global company worth billions that has existed for centuries in the shadows. Armed with a skeleton key, his grandfather’s journal, and his curiosity, Aidan begins a journey that challenges his values, and his relationships, and leads to a confrontation with a centuries-old quest for vengeance.
Wyatt Tremblay
History and Historical Fiction
Loyal Watermen
ISBN 9781738155828
More illuminates fascinating history along an important stretch of Canada’s “South Coast” along the upper St. Lawrence River and the lower Great Lakes between Montreal and Windsor. During the first half-century following the ‘Conquest’ in 1760, tens of thousands of French-Canadians working along this water highway became critically important elements in the defence of Canada. The Canadiens made major contributions to Canada’s survival through several American invasions aimed at annexing the then-British colony in 1775 and in 1812-14. No other histories of Canada have examined in detail the role and work of these mostly anonymous and largely forgotten mariners — sailors, shipbuilders, and batteau men alike — and this book reveals new aspects of the developing relationship between British, French-Canadian and American settlers. The permanent division of North America into two nations north of Mexico that resulted was a significant event in world history.
David More
Dark Watershed:
The Breaking of America
ISBN 9781738155835
It’s 2029. Eighty Million Americans have run out of fresh water.
With a four decades long drought plaguing the United States Southwest, their newly elected president plans to make good on her campaign promises to bring fresh water to the desert. The New American Republic looks to their northern neighbour to fulfill this promise, but Canada’s water is not for sale.
As tensions increase between the two historically friendly neighbours to levels not seen since the war of 1812, Canada is put in the unenviable position of preparing to defend the longest undefended border in the world against the most powerful military machine in history. Can it be done?
This is the newest book in the Smithyman Saga. In the saga, historian More unlocks the complicated history dispelling many myths, both historical and contemporary, related to the long relationship between Canada and the United States that divided northern North America into two sovereign states.
David More
Pierre’s Song: A History of the Beuprés of Portsmouth
ISBN 9781068912009
The Beauprés have a long and complex history with Canada, having helped build the country into what it is today through their hard work and perseverance. Beginning in 1620 and ending in 1956, Pierre's Song details the lives of various generations of Beauprés as they arrived in New France, started boat building and hotel businesses, and grew their family to an impressive size. The book examines how the lives of the Beauprés fit within the broader histories of New France, Quebec, Upper Canada, and Ontario, including twenty-five years of Beaupré family research by Marie Edwards, and materials from the Beaupré private collection. ​
David More with Marie Edwards
Dragon Watch: A Dawn Before The Storm
ISBN 9781738813407
A Dawn Before the Storm is the first book of the Dragonshadowed series. ​
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A warrior priestess returns home from self-imposed exile. She must confront unrelenting evil in a realm trembling beneath great dragon clans. The rising darkness threatens to corrupt her passion into a curse, and consume everyone she loves.
The corpses stood, draped in scraps of rag and rusted armor. Jade green fire flickered from eye sockets, nose slits and toothy maws.
“Bow or join my servants in undeath!”
“I will free you if I may, but will not bow!” declared Tamsin.
The skeletal mob raised weapons and surged forward. The leading undead swung its sword down in a mighty cleaving stroke.
She whirled her skirtblades to deflect the power of the blow and stepped to the side. Slashes from multiple blades glittered across the corpse, lifting green sparks from its body, driving it back.
Cold ghoul fire flared. A roaring wave of green and black flame engulfed the priestess. Her world caught fire.
Fans of The Game of Thrones and fantasy role-players will love this book and series. This high fantasy action-adventure story is set in an alternate world similar to Earth’s medieval period where the laws of magic have replaced the laws of science.
Carl A. Bathgate
Fantasy
Dragon Shield: A Hope In Darkness
ISBN 9781738813438
Book 2 of the Dragonshadowed series.
Priestess, warrior, traitor. A choice between the captivity of an arranged marriage or death. She flees from her elder brother, pursued by the power of lethal enchantment. One hope remains. A younger brother may yet survive, if he can be convinced to rally his courage.
Unrelenting evil threatens to destroy a warrior priestess as she battles to free a realm trembling beneath great dragon clans.
The black serpent reared backward. Another barrage of magic erupted from its maw and wingtips. Tamsin and Gyrfalcon reeled beneath the onslaught.
Blinding green spray burned eyes and skin. Deep heaviness submerged the pair as the last remnants of their magic protection evaporated. The light from their armor was extinguished, the blue enchantment of the morningstar dimmed to dull metal. Both humans collapsed, robbed of strength and will.
The Siphos priest roared, “Fools. You thought your magics strong, but I can dispense with such defenses as easily as swatting an annoying bug!”
On her knees, Tamsin wavered. I won’t fall without a fight. She swung her sword into empty air.
Shadowcatcher landed upon her shoulder. The little cat yowled defiance.
Tamsin prepared to die. But death at the hands of a Siphos is only the beginning of the horror.
Carl A. Bathgate
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Dragon Rise: Swords Of Justice
ISBN 9781738813469
Book 3 of the Dragonshadowed series.
Hail to the new Count!
Priestess, exile, outlaw. Now reluctant countess. The new rulers ride with a small band of friends to restore justice in a restless land. Rebellious barons, political maneuvers, and hostile magic threaten to unseat the new lords before they can assume their authority. The former count schemes from the shadows to exact revenge.
The adventure continues as the warrior priestess attempts to establish her birthright under the watch of the great dragon clans.
Disgraced and exposed, the old count is imprisoned to be executed for treason. All seems well until he escapes.
The old comrades must rush to save the county before their enemies can strike. Even before reaching their goal, former friends are ambushed and their most powerful devices rendered impotent. The great gold dragon withdraws, enraged.
Establishing government in the castle and towns requires careful maneuvering among established nobility and religious factions. Theft has emptied the county coffers. There is no way to determine who is loyal, and who harbors selfish agendas.
Challenges mount from disgruntled barons. Claims emerge from powerful outside factions. The great dragon clans gather in secret. The Void approaches.
Worse, the countess herself becomes suspect when she attempts to manipulate her friends. Has she been replaced by a doppelganger? The answer threatens to tear loyalties and land asunder.
The count’s circlet totters upon the head of the new lord. Nothing is as it seems in a land of subtle poison, deadly magic, and pervasive lies. ​
Carl A. Bathgate
Dragon Seal: The Light of Swords
ISBN 9781738830305
Book 4 of the Dragonshadowed series.
The adventure continues as the warrior priestess, her brother, and her friends enforce their reign under the watch of the great dragon clans. The new rulers ride to restore justice. Rebellious barons, political maneuvers, and hostile magic conspire against the new lords. The former count strikes from the shadows to exact revenge. Deadly poison consumes a friend.
This is the fourth book of the Dragonshadowed series and follows Dragon Rise: Swords of Justice. The fifth book, Dragon March: A Piercing Through Darkness, will be available in 2025.
Fans of The Game of Thrones and fantasy role-players will love this book. This high fantasy action-adventure story is set in an alternate world similar to Earth’s medieval period where the laws of magic have replaced the laws of science.
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Carl A. Bathgate
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ISBN 9781738813490
A Novella of the Dragonshadowed series.
An ancient dragon. A frightened elf. An unlikely partnership. A battle of epic proportions.
Disaster strikes a small merchant vessel fleeing a hostile harbor when the main mast shatters and creatures from the deep clamber aboard. Three friends fight a desperate battle to repel the invaders and keep their comrades safe.
Dragon!
“We can’t fight a dragon!”
The crew huddled as if they wished to crawl through the worn deck planks.
He moved only his eyes to look at the dragon, dreading what he might see.
But the dragon wasn’t tearing greedily at the hull or snacking on sailors. Instead, its mighty head moved slowly back and forth over the ship.
Someone has to do something. That someone looks to be me. That realization threatened to freeze his brain again. What do I know about dragons? Fast. Nearly invulnerable killers. They like gold and precious stones. That’s all I know to risk my life and that of everyone here. An impossible task.
I’ve got to try.
This is a story for dragon enthusiasts and every fantasy role player. Explore the lives of dragons from their perspective in a day of battle and reckoning. Learn alongside a young elf as he inquires from an ancient source. The lore is from Valdain, but applicable in any world.​
Carl A. Bathgate
Canadiana
